Editorial

A conversation with the artist Tasneem: where art therapy meets creativity

From engineer to artist... Tasneem is a Sudanese mechanical engineer, poet and artist. Sudan has a complex history marked by prolonged conflict. The conflicts in Sudan have had dra...

5 Keys to Understanding the Mandala: Harmony, Creativity and Meditation

The word ‘mandala’ comes from India – in Sanskrit, the ancient language of Hinduism and Buddhism, it means ‘sacred circle’. These circular, colourful designs are centred around a f...

Exploring Afrofuturism: Redefining African Identity and the Future in Art and Culture

Daughter of the Rift, Osborne Macharia An African-American aesthetic movement Afro-futurism represents an artistic and aesthetic trend that emerged in the United States during the ...

African art for unique and inspiring interior design!

African art, with its vibrant colours, bold patterns and rich history, offers an endless source of inspiration for interior design. Incorporating elements of African art into our l...

Aïda Muluneh and contemporary African art: a blend of colour, culture and identity

Born in 1974, Aïda Muluneh is an Ethiopian photographer who spent much of her childhood in Yemen, Cyprus and England, before moving to Canada and the United States to study.…

Contemporary African Art: A Voice for Ecology and Sustainability

JP Mika: The art of spreading joy through his paintings

An early passion for art Jean-Paul Nsimbe Mika, born in 1980 in Kinshasa to a modest family, made the most of his artistic talent from a very young age. From the age of 13, he was ...

The art of wearing African jewellery: from past to present

Jewellery by Adele Dejak As you’ve probably noticed, I’m a huge fan of jewellery: gold, silver, costume jewellery – I love it all! For me, this fashion accessory is an absolute mus...

Hamidou Koumaré: a sculptor at heart – a legacy passed down from father to son

Hamidou Koumaré is a young painter and sculptor who lives and works in Mali. A graduate of the National Institute of the Arts (INA), he enrolled at the Balla Fasseké Kouyaté Conser...

Haitian contemporary art: between identity and resilience

Daily Life, Emmanuel Pierrette 16"x20 – Oil on canvas The history of art in Haiti is as captivating as it is complex. It is shaped by a blend of cultural influences, complicated po...

An interview with Samuel Olayambo: art that pulsates with pink

A world in pink! Born in 1991, Samuel Olayambo is a Nigerian painter. He currently lives and works in Lagos. His passion for art began at a very early age, specifically with drawin...

The timeless and bold elegance of Toubab Paris jewellery

5 things to know about Maud Villaret, founder of Toubab Paris Passionate about design in all its forms, Maud Villaret holds a degree in textile design from the Duperré School of Ap...